In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
He knew what he wanted to say
But he did not want to word it
The dirty little Herbert
Was seeking an escape
But the place was well-guarded
The guiltiness that started
Soon as the other part had stopped
"D" is for delightful
And try and keep your trousers on
I think you should know you're his favorite worst nightmare
"D" is for desperately trying to simulate
What it was that was all right
Three quarters of an hour ago
That had led him to be in a position
On the brink of a mission
On the brink of an episode
He's nearing the brink but he thinks first
A parallel universe perhaps could be the perfect scene
He's nearing the brink but he thinks first
A parallel universe perhaps could be the perfect scene
He's nearing the brink but he thinks first
A parallel universe perhaps could be the perfect scene
He's nearing the brink but he thinks first
A parallel
I think you should know you're his favorite worst nightmare
"D" is for delightful
And try and keep your trousers on
You should know you're his favorite worst nightmare
But he did not want to word it
The dirty little Herbert
Was seeking an escape
But the place was well-guarded
The guiltiness that started
Soon as the other part had stopped
"D" is for delightful
And try and keep your trousers on
I think you should know you're his favorite worst nightmare
"D" is for desperately trying to simulate
What it was that was all right
Three quarters of an hour ago
That had led him to be in a position
On the brink of a mission
On the brink of an episode
He's nearing the brink but he thinks first
A parallel universe perhaps could be the perfect scene
He's nearing the brink but he thinks first
A parallel universe perhaps could be the perfect scene
He's nearing the brink but he thinks first
A parallel universe perhaps could be the perfect scene
He's nearing the brink but he thinks first
A parallel
I think you should know you're his favorite worst nightmare
"D" is for delightful
And try and keep your trousers on
You should know you're his favorite worst nightmare
Lyrics submitted by dark kirby
D Is For Dangerous Lyrics as written by Alex Turner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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